6 months ago
Families share heartbreak as Braya Renewable Fuels fined $118,000 for fatal refinery explosion
Emotions ran high in Clarenville Provincial Court today as Braya Renewable Fuels was handed a $118,000 fine for a fatal explosion at the Come By Chance refinery three years ago. Workers and their families filled the courtroom, detailing how their lives were forever changed by the devastating flash fire. Friends and relatives gathered Tuesday morning […]
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6 months ago
RCMP arrest suspended driver for violating release order, possession of a controlled substance
Happy Valley-Goose Bay RCMP arrested a 42-year-old man on Tuesday morning after a traffic stop revealed he was operating with a suspended licence, was in possession of a controlled substance and violating his court-ordered /. On Nov. 18, at approximately 7:30 a.m., an officer on patrol conducted a traffic stop on Brett Street and discovered […]
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6 months ago
RCMP stops prohibited driver at traffic checkpoint
This weekend, Channel-Port aux Basques RCMP stopped and impounded the vehicle of a prohibited driver at an impaired driving checkpoint near Isle aux Morts. On Nov. 15 at approximately 12:50 a.m., police at a checkpoint on Route 470 near Isle aux Morts stopped a passenger vehicle and determined that the driver — a 50-year-old man […]
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6 months ago
Arrest warrant issued for Brady Rose
Bell Island RCMP is looking to arrest 18-year-old Brady Rose. Rose is wanted for multiple criminal charges including, break and enter with intent to commit, mischief and trespass at night. Anyone with information on his current whereabouts is asked to contact the Bell Island RCMP detachment at 709-488-3312.
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6 months ago
Man arrested for a hit and run at local impound lot
A 40-year-old Port Union man was arrested by RCMP after he tried to retrieve items from an impounded vehicle, hit another parked vehicle in the local impound lot, then departed the scene. Bonavista RCMP ticketed a 40-year-old man on November 10 after a hit and run at an impound lot. Just before 7:00 p.m. on […]
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6 months ago
RCMP police dog Phox assists in drug trafficking arrest
On Saturday, Happy Valley-Goose Bay RCMP and Labrador District General Investigation Section (GIS) — with the assistance of RCMP NL Police Dog Services — arrested two people for possession with the purpose of trafficking. On Nov. 15, just before 9:00 p.m., police attended a residence on Hamilton River Road after receiving a report that two […]
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6 months ago
St. John’s seeking new street name ideas
As the City of St. John’s expands its Reserved Street Names Inventory, it’s asking for the public’s help for ideas. The inventory is used when new streets are developed and require official names that are approved by the city. Visit engagestjohns.ca to submit your suggestions and learn more about the City’s street naming process. Residents […]
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6 months ago
Celtic Woman-A New Era tour to make stop in St. John’s on May 2
Grammy-nominated global music sensation Celtic Woman, the most successful all-female Irish group in history, is set to return to North America and captivate audiences once again with their new tour, CELTIC WOMAN – A NEW ERA. Launching a bold new chapter in the iconic group’s celebrated 21-year journey, the tour will make three stops in Atlantic Canada, […]
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